Delivered by Pathways To Resilience (PTR), this 6-week, peer-led support group aims to support clients to re-discover their strength amongst those with shared experiences.
- Week 1: Self-care and self-esteem
- Week 2: Understanding Family Violence
- Week 3: Healthy Boundaries
- Week 4: Ongoing Impacts of Trauma
- Week 5: Community and connections
- Week 6: Letting go and moving forward
Eligibility criteria: The client needs to be supported by a clinician or other professionals, reside in Casey, Cardinia, or Dandenong region, and be available for in-person groups. For external referrals, attach existing MARAM and safety plan (if available).
To enquire about participating, or for a copy of the referral form, contact Andrea ([email protected]) or Sarah ([email protected])
Starting Date: July 23rd, 2024
Day: Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: EACH Office – Unit 5/66 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Making Changes for New Beginnings (MCNB) is a FREE 6-week support group for women who have experienced family violence.
This group aims to help them identify the effects of abusive relationships, and to create new beginnings for themselves.
Topics covered include:
- The cycle of violence
- Difference between anger and violence
- Healthy and unhealthy relationships
- Safety planning
- Parenting after family violence
For more information, get in touch with Aslin or Rachel at (03) 8792 8999.
Date: Wednesday 24th July – Wednesday 28th August, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Uniting, 55 Webb Street, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Circle of heArts is a 6-week, free therapeutic arts group for women who have experienced family violence and would like to explore their journey through the creative arts process.
No prior arts experience is needed – all materials are provided.
For more information and a copy of the referral form, contact Stephanie at (03) 8792 8999.
Referrals close Tuesday 16th July, with the pre-group assessment date Monday 22nd July and Monday 29th July.
Date: Monday 5th August – Monday 9th September
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Venue: Dandenong location
Would it be helpful to explore strategies to respond in a trauma-informed way to your child(ren)’s challenging behaviours?
Would you like to:
* Re-establish trust in your family?
* Improve your relationship with your children?
* Improve communication in your family?
* Explore strategies for responding to big feelings?
* Help your children understand rules and establish boundaries?
* Explore strategies to respond to other parenting challenges?
The program will be co-designed with participating parents.
The program is open to parents of all genders who have experienced family violence.
It is appropriate for parents who have been unable to access Parentzone’s Beyond the Violence Program.
For more information, to explore if this program appropriate for you, and to discuss registration,
contact: Carey Cole 0437 428 281 – [email protected]
When: Tuesdays, 30th July to 3rd September
At: 9.15 a.m. – 11.15 a.m.
Where: Bridgewood Primary School, 115 Bridge Road, Officer
Cost: FREE!
A FREE 8-Week program for women and their children who have been impacted by family violence.
- Are you dealing with the after-effects of family violence?
- Does your child’s anger or anxiety worry you?
- Can you identify the warning signs in a new relationship?
- Do contact visits unsettle your child?
- Do you feel alone?
Dates: 24th of July – 11th September
Time: Wednesdays 4:15pm to 6:45pm – food provided.
Where: Dandenong area – details will be provided at the time of booking.
Cost: FREE! Bookings are essential.
For more information and enquiries: Erin Surrey – 0438 459 891 or [email protected]